Holidays in Skopelos:
The island of Skopelos is part of the group of Northern Sporades islands. As with most of Greece many beautiful islands, Skopelos attracts a greatly increasing number of tourists annually. It is bigger than the nearby island of Skiathos yet less commercialized, but with the growth of its tourism industry, it gets busier each year as it attracts more and more visitors.

Known for its grand beauty, the island boasts of gorgeous beaches and its clean blue waters, surrounding lush pine tree forests and a capital built in the heart of the bay and studded with whitewashed houses and small hotels like guests houses which the visitors find really charming.

The coasts of Skopelos each have unique characteristics which you might want to consider in choosing your Cheap holidays destination. The northwest coast is the largest one, with marvelous cliffs seemingly rising from the seas and wide bays exposed to the sun. Most of the visited beaches of Skopelos are located on the south west coast, and have amenities provided for the tourists' comfort and convenience. There are sun beds and umbrellas, and other well organized facilities which complement relaxation, and there are water sports provided too for the thrill seekers.

There are many secluded idyllic coves as well, with fine sands and clear waters too. Some areas are especially dedicated to those who own a boat, and these owners are delighted with this. These places are a real paradise for many on their Cheap holidays Greece Skopelos is home to a number of ancient settlements too, like many of its neighboring islands. The most important and widely known is the one called Peparithos which is situated on the north western bay of the island. It was said to be built by one of the sons of Dionysus and Ariadne. Skopelos also has museums and old castles to boast and a couple of Byzantine monuments sited all around the island.

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